In 2015, for each of the 14 million people present in a country, if 0.028 are born and 0.008 die during a year. Calculate the number of people at the end of 2015:
A
25 millions
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B
17 millions
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C
20 millions
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D
18 millions
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Solution
The correct option is B17 millions Births=0.028×14000000=392000/year; Deaths=0.008×14000000=112000/year; Number present in 2015 = 14000000 + 3920000 – 1120000 = 16800000, approximately 17 million.